Fructose Free Pineapple Ginger Iced Tea

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.8

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Tropical, zingy, and refreshingly cold, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little escape. Fresh ginger is simmered directly into the water before the tea bags even go in, which means every sip carries that warm, spicy depth without any artificial flavoring or hidden additives. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here — a smart swap that keeps things gentle on digestion compared to high-fructose alternatives, and it dissolves beautifully into the hot tea base. Fresh pineapple juice, pressed and strained at home, gives the drink its bright tropical character while keeping you in full control of what goes into the glass — no store-bought blends with added sugars or mystery ingredients. A squeeze of lime ties everything together with just enough tartness to balance the sweetness. The whole thing chills down into a gorgeous, golden pitcher drink that's just as impressive served to guests as it is enjoyed solo on a quiet afternoon.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the tea base

4 cups water
4 black tea bags
1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about a 2-inch piece)
3 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple juice (from about ½ medium pineapple, juiced or blended and strained)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

For serving

2 cups ice cubes
fresh pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)
fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and fragrant.
2
Remove and discard the tea bags. Stir in the maple syrup until fully dissolved. Let the ginger continue to steep in the hot tea for another 5 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the ginger slices to extract their flavor; discard the solids.

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